Site work for a water / sewer project in Bellaire, Ohio. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The City of Bellaire, Ohio is in the process of obtaining an engineering firm to provide planning, design and construction phase engineering services for sanitary sewer system improvements. Professional services for the Project may include any or all of the following: 1) feasibility study & report; 2) planning and design of sanitary sewer system improvements; 3) preparation of bidding and contract documents; 4) participation in the evaluation of bids received; and 5) monitoring and inspecting construction services to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Procurement of said services will be in accordance with Ohio revised Code 153.65-.73 and 2 CFR 200. Qualified candidates/firms interested in being considered for this project must submit one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy ion a flash drive of each of the following: 1) letter of interest; 2) resumes detailing credentials and qualifications of the firms principals and key support personnel; 3) an illustrative list of projects recently completed by the firm; and 4) references. The purpose of the competitive process is to objectively select an individual/firm and/or firms who will provide the highest quality service at a realistic fee. Accordingly, technical qualifications and related prior experience will be weighed heavily. Selected candidates will be interviewed, and the candidate(s) judged most qualified will be asked to prepare a proposal including fixed fees for said services. Village of Bellaire reserves the right to select one individual or firm for the sanitary sewer system improvements. Village of Bellaire reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Contracts will be contingent upon the Village receiving the necessary funding for these projects. The selected firm will be required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, Conflict of Interest Statement, Access to Records Provisions and Executive Order 11625. The selected firm will also be required to comply with Ohio laws as they relate to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Village of Bellaire will afford full opportunity for minority business enterprises and women business enterprises to submit a show of interest in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any interested firm or individual on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap or national origin in the award of this contract. Additional information concerning this project can be obtained by contacting Councilman Jerry Olack, 304-639-7828 The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.